Pokémon: Start with an Admiral Crab!

"Ok?"

After warming up, Wang Yao was about to enter the Trainer Tower with Shizuka to participate in the challenge, but he felt a vibration on his wrist.

Wang Yao raised his hand and saw that the caller on his watch was Dr. Rambo, who was assigned to the Qidao Construction Base.

"Who's calling?"

Shizuka heard the noise and tilted her head to look curiously.

The avatar on the screen was an unfamiliar bald old man.

He is dressed in a white coat that is somewhat similar to Professor Oak, so he should also be a researcher.

"He is a scientist I met by chance before. He is a classmate and friend of Dr. Nishinomori who distributed the illustrated guide to me."

Wang Yao explained calmly.

"Oh."

Shizuka nodded without asking any more questions...

After all, she had long seen how extensive A Yao's network of contacts was.

Besides, outsiders are unaware of Dr. Green Wave's identity as a member of the Rockets. He even has some reputation in the field of scientific research because of his seniority.

However, unlike Pokémon researchers like Professor Oak, Professor Shiranami's points are mainly focused on mechanical devices.

For example, the Pokémon Rage Energy Amplifier and the Energy Locker that Wang Yao used to capture Moltres...

These are all Dr. Zi Bo’s masterpieces.

Diddoo!

……

Diddoo!

After the ringing lasted six times, Wang Yao finally answered the video call.

This was a code agreed upon between him and the other party, indicating that he needed to hide his identity during the call.

"——Ayao, I heard that you have arrived at the Trainer's Tower, right?"

As soon as the video call was connected, Dr. Heibo asked straight to the point.

"Eh? Doctor, you seem to be well-informed..."

Wang Yao had discovered the bug a long time ago - as long as he didn't pronounce the other person's name, he wouldn't make a mistake.

"In fact, I just arrived a while ago."

Wang Yao raised his wrist, revealing the Trainer Tower behind him in the video screen.

"Of course, you might as well look up~"

Dr. Hongbo said as he walked out of the video screen.

Click—whoosh!

From the sound, it seemed that the other party went to open a window.

"what?"

Wang Yao looked up.

Sure enough, at the top of the tower, a window was pushed open at the same time.

A bald head poked out of the window and waved to Wang Yao who was downstairs.

"Doctor, why are you here too?"

Wang Yao was really confused this time.

"...Come to work, never mind...come up first, I'll wait for you in the control room on the top floor."

Dr. Chengbo did not directly explain the reason, but hung up the phone.

But judging from his leisurely attitude, he must have been invited here as an open scientist.

"There's nothing we can do. Let's go... We can come back later to challenge the tower."

Wang Yao put away his watch and shrugged at Shizuka.

The two walked into the hall and came to the registration point on the first floor.

"Hello, do you have an appointment?"

The staff member gave a formal smile.

"We are Nan... ahem, Dr. Guapo's friends. He is waiting for me on the top floor..."

Wang Yao let out a long sigh.

That was close. I almost read it right.

"Oh, so it's you two..."

The staff member showed a look of realization.

Then he stood up and pointed to the elevator in the corner.

"Dr. Goober just sent me a text message - the elevator over there can go directly to the control room on the top floor."

"Thanks……"

After Wang Yao expressed his gratitude, he took Shizuka and took the elevator directly to the top floor of the tower.

Press the floor button and wait until the elevator goes up.

“I’ve been feeling something strange since a while ago…why does that doctor’s name keep changing?

In the end, Shizuka couldn't resist the urge to complain.

"I clearly saw the communication ID on the watch, and it says Dr. 'Nanbo'?"

Shizuka asked in confusion.

"Eh? So you weren't affected... Oh, that's right!"

Wang Yao was stunned after hearing this, but he reacted instantly.

"This effect was caused accidentally during an experiment..."

"The ability to mispronounce one's name only works on people who already know the Doctor."

"…and the closer the relationship is and the more familiar the two people are with each other, the greater the probability of mispronouncing it."

Wang Yao explained.

The purpose of Professor Pinkwave's design of the 'mind disruptor' was to target the emotional ties between the Alliance trainers and Pokémon...

The closer the partners are, the more effective the machine will be!

However, it doesn't work for members of an evil organization like Team Rocket who use Pokémon as tools.

In this way...the enemy is weak and we are strong, so we can exert the greatest effectiveness in combat!

"Is this the first time you've heard the doctor's name? Once you get to know him, you'll be able to pronounce it wrong like I did~"

Wang Yao touched Shizuka's head and comforted her.

"It seems there is no need to learn this strange ability..."

Shizuka speechlessly pushed Wang Yao's hand away.

Ding--!

As the elevator door reopened, their chat ended.

The control room is directly opposite the elevator door.

At this time, the door was ajar, and Wang Yao didn't hesitate to push the door open and walked in.

"Doctor, long time no see~"

Wang Yao saw the doctor leaning back in his chair and greeted him familiarly.

"Hello, Dr. Nanba, my name is Shizuka."

Shizuka saluted somewhat awkwardly.

"..."

Wang Yao scratched his cheek somewhat uncomfortably.

He felt that Shizuka was always particularly polite when facing these old men with doctoral titles.

Come to think of it... this is probably a bad habit the other person developed during his student days.

This won’t do. If I come into conflict with those evil scientists in the future, won’t I be at a disadvantage?

A strange idea emerged in Wang Yao's mind...

(I'll have to teach him how to beat the old man if I get a chance.)

"Oh~ Miss Joy from Vermilion City, right? I heard A Yao talk about you."

It was a rare occasion that someone pronounced his name correctly, which made Dr. Ya Bo feel particularly happy.

"Not only is he caring towards Pokémon, he's also gentle and caring. It would be great if Ayao could be half as good as you."

Dr. Ebo was like a kindly bald elder, and he started by praising Shizuka.

"No...you are too kind."

Shizuka lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly.

However, he glanced at Wang Yao, and there seemed to be a little pride in his eyes.

Wang Yao doesn't care about that, he is thick-skinned enough anyway.

Gudu Gudu~

He had already come to the tea table and poured himself a cup of hot tea.

"Okay, okay, tell me, Doctor, why are you here? You can't be asked to guard the tower, right?"

Wang Yao took a sip of hot tea and asked while leaning against the table.

"It's a long story... Anyway, this battle tower is about to undergo a modernization, and I was invited to upgrade the main control program here."

Dr. Daibo walked to the door with his hands behind his back and explained.

"Come on, I'll take you to have a look. This is the most cutting-edge technology."